Elegant Escape: Maldives

Pause for a moment, close your eyes, and imagine the hypnotic sound of seawater gently lapping against your own private villa in the middle of the Maldives. Life slows down and stretches as far as the horizon and the only decision to make is whether to linger in your cloud-like bed or slip into your own little veranda pool. You left your stress behind, feeling it melt away during the short flight and luxurious commute via yacht from Male, the capital city. You’re quite far from the buzz of reality. That’s the idea! Enjoy every moment of it. You’re now in the care of the Ayada Maldives luxury resort.

Designed by Turkey-based Aydeniz Group, the 112 villas and vast resort is pure fantasy, with luxury accommodations, high-class spa, excellent cuisine and a staff eager to make your experience divine.

Private and secluded, the villas, suspended above the waterline, are beautifully designed to feel warm yet simple.

I’m in love with the glass “aquarium” floor.

That bed looks marshmellow-soft and perfect for breakfast in bed while watching the sun rise. Anyone want to volunteer to try it out?

Simple, streamlined furnishings are brilliant and the multi-directional wood flooring adds a touch of texture to the room.

Nothing like the smell of coffee and ocean breeze…ahhhhh

Amazing , round tub

I suspect this is where you’d find me, sipping mohitos and breathing in life, perhaps making one more decision: when to book my spa appointment.

For booking information, stick to reputable sites like Expedia or TripAdvisor. Villas are currently starting at $950/night.

Bon voyage!